2021 Fall Camp Thread - Bend Over & I’ll Continue Showing You

[BERT 4499]

15 minutes ago, gmr548 said:

How can you say that? Because he was "third string" in individual drills in one practice? Because he hasn't played under the previous staff, which was renowned for their personnel management on the OL? 

He didn't look bad in the Alamo Bowl, but in general hasn't been on the field enough to judge. He's one practice into his RS SO year. He has plenty of opportunity in front of him to work into a key reserve role this year, a starting role beyond that, and actually give us something to judge.

No no no, you either start your freshman year or you’re a bust the rest of your college career. 

[Bobby_Batronic 1994]

31 minutes ago, Big Woodrows said:

Erwin Von Nacher looks like the president of a student org that lobbies the UT administration to reduce the university's carbon footprint to zero

 

It wasn’t so long ago that our kicker looked as if he had just pulled his head out of the tailpipe of a running jet engine.

[Ebeye 117]

 

[Player 4617]

Erwin Von Nacher looks like the president of a student org that lobbies the UT administration to reduce the university's carbon footprint to zero
 

Erwin Avon Nacher sounds like a pseudonym that Brian Fantana considered, but ultimately rejected, for his left testicle.

[futureman 22719]

1 hour ago, Brandon said:

I was pretty excited for Tyler Johnson when he signed, but he’s been a huge disappointment thus far. 

he’s tray allen

[maninblack 7975]

Kurt Bowls is THE dumbest and most subversive local college journo there is

 

[Herpa Derpa 6359]

7 hours ago, maninblack said:

Kurt Bowls is THE dumbest and most subversive local college journo there is

 

[MonkeyDoughnut 10811]

9 hours ago, OB3 said:

Do we need turtle tom as team hygienist?

No need for concern, just invoking a tried and true SEC hurry up defensive strategy - the occasional defensive cramp

[hookem48 4857]

12 hours ago, D3zii said:

Hmmm Thompson down to the Nickel??? 
 

idk I Honestly felt Foster would be a better Nickle fit…But with PK cover 3 defense I’m pretty sure Foster will be the spin down, but if that’s the case I’m guessing Schooler will be the high Saftey…I’m not gonna assume here I’ll trust the coaches and what they see in practice if that’s what rolls out against Louisiana 

trust the coaches? This is not how you Surly

[Bevo14 8470]

9 hours ago, Big Woodrows said:

Erwin Von Nacher looks like the president of a student org that lobbies the UT administration to reduce the university's carbon footprint to zero

 

NFL all-pro nose tackle imo

[Doc Reeves 6434]

10 hours ago, Bobby_Batronic said:

It wasn’t so long ago that our kicker looked as if he had just pulled his head out of the tailpipe of a running jet engine.

yes, but in the spirit of fairness we need to acknowledge that that was because he was high.

[Nope 3153]

11 hours ago, Stunns38 said:

Sanders is at a perfect DE weight. [ducks]

I was thinking that too, and it’s a pretty convenient way for the staff to get him over to the position they may have envisioned all along.

“Sorry kid, we wanted it to work out but you outgrew the position.”

[BurntOrange&White 42008]

https://www.hookem.com/story/sports/football/2021/08/06/texas-football-under-steve-sarkisian-best-play-longhorns/5522666001/

[Revolution512 1518]

Herman’s arrogance on rotations probably cost him his job, perhaps more than any other reason. Even with a lame duck, junior high staff. Texas was in close game after close game and sucked in 4th quarters. When it was time to go win a game, the personnel choices were unbelievable. 
 

Sark will play the best player until they can’t go, holy shit what a concept!

[BurntOrange&White 42008]

Joe Cook on Ja’Tavion
 

Texas freshman Ja’Tavion Sanders is a unique talent. Rated as the No. 60 prospect in the 2021 class in On3’s 2021 Player Rankings, Sanders excelled on both sides of the ball in high school, tallying 1161 receiving yards along with four sacks during his senior year at Denton (Texas) Ryan.

He made his preference to play offense clear to both former head coach Tom Herman and current head coach Steve Sarkisian. Upon enrolling at the beginning of the summer, Sanders joined Jeff Banks’ tight ends room and began adding to his 6-foot-4 frame.

Now listed at 256 pounds, Sanders was seen working individually with Banks during the media viewing session of the Longhorns’ first spring practice. While other tight ends were running routes and catching passes from quarterbacks, Sanders, Banks, and walk-on tight end Nathan Hatter worked on the side. The focus? Getting the former blue-chip athlete prospect up to speed on blocking.

“Obviously, this was the first time we’ve been able to be on the field with him, him not being a mid-year (enrollee) and not being a spring ball (participant),” Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian said. “We want to make sure we’re, as always, we’re trying to put our players in the best position to be successful, and practice is no different. There’s some intricate things that we need to work on with him individually to get him up to speed so that he could take the necessary reps throughout practice when we got into the team period.”

Sanders did not enroll early, but two fellow members of his class and position group arrived in Austin in January. Englewood (Colo.) Cherry Creek’s Gunnar Helm and Everman’s Juan Davis enrolled early and participated in spring drills.

For those two, their 15 practices put them in a position to be ready to take live snaps at tight end in scrimmage situations from the jump during training camp. For Sanders, Friday was the first time coaches worked with him with a helmet on.

Sarkisian, Banks, and the rest of the Texas coaches understand the level of prospect they have on their hands in Sanders. They also know in order to get to where they want him to be, it might take a little extra work to make him a polished product.

“With Ja’Tavion, we had to get him work on some of the fundamentals that were needed to do some of the more intricate things down the road,” Sarkisian said. “We’re doing that at some other positions as well. We’re trying to do some individualized coaching in some of that individual period.”

Ja’Tavion Sanders’ penchant for offense nothing new

When Ja’Tavion Sanders committed to Texas on Sept. 8, 2019, he was coming off a 2018 season where he hauled in 23 catches for 378 yards and five touchdowns. He was mainly recruited as a defensive end following a 54-tackle, 9.5-sack campaign in his sophomore season.

He began to become more of a threat on offense for the Ryan Raiders during his junior season. His tackle total dipped to 14 in 13 games, but his offensive production almost doubled. He caught 41 catches for 683 yards in 2019, but that paled in comparison to his 2020.

Sanders caught 63 passes for 1161 yards and 16 touchdowns on the way to helping Ryan win the UIL 5A Div. 1 state championship. By that time, Sanders had penned his letter of intent and Sarkisian had been hired as Texas’ new head coach. His preference was clear, and the Texas coaches are offering individual instruction to help him succeed at his preferred spot.

[westexhorn 2167]

53 minutes ago, BurntOrange&White said:

https://www.hookem.com/story/sports/football/2021/08/06/texas-football-under-steve-sarkisian-best-play-longhorns/5522666001/

struggling with cramps... sounds like hydration not at championship level 

[Hiphopopotamos 21192]

Were there ever any testing numbers for Sanders?  I know with the Opening camps (or whatever took their place) getting canceled last year its harder to find numbers for these 2021 guys - but did any 40 times or 3 cones ever get published for Sanders?

[NorLa Horns 1458]

13 hours ago, gmr548 said:

How can you say that? Because he was "third string" in individual drills in one practice? Because he hasn't played under the previous staff, which was renowned for their personnel management on the OL? 

He didn't look bad in the Alamo Bowl, but in general hasn't been on the field enough to judge. He's one practice into his RS SO year. He has plenty of opportunity in front of him to work into a key reserve role this year, a starting role beyond that, and actually give us something to judge.

He was also singled out last year after the players were home all summer due to covid ,and responsible for their own conditioning, as having come back really out of shape. Or words to that effect. 

Take that as you want it. But it could be taken as an indicator that hes lazy, and dosent have the drive to perform at peak level at a major college program. 

[LTtxfan 50035]

Newcomer jersey numbers for Texas entering fall camp

ByTAYLOR ESTES 21 hours ago 

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Texas football is back on the grind as the Longhorns kick off the first preseason training camp under first-year head coach Steve Sarkisian. The Longhorns welcomed several new faces this summer with the addition of the remaining 2021 signing class and spent the last two months under the guidance of director of football performance Torre Becton and the strength and conditioning staff working to get their bodies right for fall camp.

Considering all of the changes and adversity the Longhorns have experienced since the start of the calendar year, Sarkisian has been extremely impressed by his team’s understanding and buy-in to the expectations the coaches have set for Texas football.

“I actually feel very good about where we're at. We went and hired a pretty experienced staff. We went and hired a staff that has done it at a very high level, has a great deal of experience and I've got two former head coaches on my staff with me,” Sarkisian said prior to the start of fall camp.

“We felt like we laid out a pretty good agenda from when we got started there in January to get us to this point. I don't feel that we've really neglected anything that was on that agenda to knock off the list, and not just check the box, but actually really do the work needed in that box. I feel very comfortable and confident saying that.

“I feel really good about the job that our staff has done to get our players prepared for this moment. I have to give kudos to our players. I really believe from a leadership standpoint, all the way down to our incoming freshmen that just got here this summer, there's been a great deal of buy-in. Like any team, I don't know if you ever have 100 percent total buy in, but we're probably a little further along in the buy-in than I was anticipating, quite frankly.”

Texas signed 28 players in the 2021 recruiting cycle, including 12 early enrollees, and have since added the remaining signees from the 2021 class to campus in time for the start of fall camp.

As Texas makes its way towards the upcoming football season, Horns247 takes a look at the jersey numbers of the Longhorns’ 2021 summer enrollees.

2021 SIGNEES

No. 3 JA'TAVION SANDERS

Position: Tight end

Height/weight: 6-foot-4, 256 pounds

High School: Denton Ryan (Denton, Texas)

Steve Sarkisian comments: "He's a tremendous player, very versatile player, as everybody well knows. We’ve definitely had dialogue. He’s a guy who's a tremendous defensive end — he can rush the passer, he has all the skill set to rush — and then you look at him on offense at the tight end position, and he's a real difference-maker. He can win one-on-one matchups, he can separate, he's got great ball skills, so we're going to look at him at both (offense and defense)."

AS A RECRUIT …

247Sports Composite Rating: Five-star (0.9932)

247Sports Composite Ranking: No. 13 national, No. 1 athlete, No. 3 in the state of Texas

247Sports Evaluation: Legitimate high-major recruit on both sides of the ball. Owns requisite size/frame of high-major edge defender or flex tight end. Ample snaps both ways and production to match. Impressive functional athleticism and play speed relative to size. Consistent hands catcher as an outside receiver who wins matchups against cornerbacks. 

Regularly shows enough speed to outrun high school DB's. Full-time offensive player who starts both ways, but often is used rotationally on defense. Plays DE with a hand on the ground and flashes consistently quick get-off. Bends the edge and runs the arc naturally. Closes fast and is dangerous in backside pursuit. Strong tackler who arrives with purpose. Elite ball skills that have manifested on defense vs. the screen game. Will need to work on point-of-attack strength and blocking ability if playing tight end.

Expanding and improving pass-rush repertoire a key if playing defense in college. Fits multiple schemes on both sides of the ball. Initially viewed strictly as a defensive edge prospect in the long term, but offensive playmaking ability and potential are increasingly obvious as high school career has progressed. More engaged and more consistent in his impact on offense. Production both ways as a junior was great, but was clearly better on offense as a senior. One of the most unique prospects in the 2021 class. High-major impact player we expect to play tight end who possesses long-term early-round NFL Draft potential. — 247Sports Recruiting Analyst Gabe Brooks.

No. 8 XAVIER WORTHY

Position: Wide receiver

Height/weight: 6-foot-1, 160 pounds

High School: Central East (Fresno, Calif.)

AS A RECRUIT …

247Sports Composite Rating: Four-star (0.9713)

247Sports Composite Ranking: No. 62 national, No. 8 wide receiver, No. 4 in the state of California

247Sports Evaluation: Explosive speedster with elite speed (10.55 PR in 100m as sophomore), dynamic playmaker with the ball in his hands. Crisp route runner, with ability to quickly gain separation and stretch the field. Natural pass-catcher who can get deep consistently while also taking shorter passes. Good body control and ability to adjust to throws. Also adept punt and kick returner. Slender frame will need to add weight and strength. Projects as immediate impact Power 5 player and second or third day NFL draft pick. — 247Sports National Recruiting Editor Brandon Huffman.

No. 19 ISHMAEL IBRAHEEM

Position: Cornerback

Height/weight: 6-foot-1, 160 pounds

High School: Kimball (Dallas)

Steve Sarkisian comments: "Ishmael Ibraheem, 6-foot-1 corner. In the Big 12 and in any league, you’ve got to have cover corners and he clearly can do that. But I think the one thing that jumps out with Ish is the physicality that he plays with. You watch his tape, he's a tremendous tackler, he can get off blocks and in this day and age of the bubble screens and the quick screens, your corners have to have the ability to tackle, not just cover."

AS A RECRUIT …

247Sports Composite Rating: Four-star (0.9206)

247Sports Composite Ranking: No. 200 national, No. 14 cornerback, No. 33 in the state of Texas

247Sports Evaluation: Longer-framed cornerback with good frame potential. Long-armed and long-legged with good height and length relative to build. Narrow through the core but owns space to add bulk. Shows encouraging straight-line top-end speed on tape. Does a good job tracking deep balls. Flashes above average body control when going up to contest balls. Long arms help with catch-point disruption.

Timing and instincts are promising. Needs to fill out frame and add strength. Must add pop behind pads in his tackle power. Willing to mix it up as a tackler but can get taken for a ride. Improving fluidity always a concern for tall, long corners. Can improve ball skills. High-major cornerback prospect with terrific build for the position. Raw but owns great physical traits that could give him an NFL Draft ceiling. — 247Sports Recruiting Analyst Gabe Brooks.

No. 24 JONATHON BROOKS

Position: Running back

Height/weight: 6-foot, 199 pounds

High School: Hallettsville (Hallettsville, Texas)

AS A RECRUIT …

247Sports Composite Rating: Four-star (0.8917)

247Sports Composite Ranking: No. 359 national, No. 24 running back, No. 51 in the state of Texas

No. 37 MORICE BLACKWELL

Position: Linebacker

Height/weight: 6-foot-1, 203 pounds

High School: Arlington Martin (Arlington, Texas)

AS A RECRUIT …

247Sports Composite Rating: Four-star (0.8933)

247Sports Composite Ranking: No. 345 national, No. 39 linebacker, No. 50 in the state of Texas

No. 50 JORDON THOMAS

Position: Edge

Height/weight: 6-foot-3, 273 pounds

High School: Port Arthur Memorial (Port Arthur, Texas)

AS A RECRUIT …

247Sports Composite Rating: Four-star (0.9016)

247Sports Composite Ranking: No. 294 national, No. 38 defensive lineman, No. 46 in the state of Texas

247Sports Evaluation: Possesses good height and plus frame with an athletic build. Should own requisite frame space to continue to bulk up moving forward. Current size and growth potential suggest strong-side end or possible move to even-front interior role.

Could also fit three-man schemes in multiple spots, depending on physical development. Shows good strength in the phone booth. Capable of packing a jarring punch at first contact. Drives blockers into backfield vs. the run and as bull-rusher. Missed junior season with an ankle injury. Quite raw from a technical standpoint. Can improve get-off consistency. Must expand pass-rushing arsenal. Sometimes stands up at the snap. High-major defensive line prospect with potential position and scheme versatility who could become multi-year starter with long-term NFL Draft ceiling. — 247Sports Recruiting Analyst Gabe Brooks.

No. 55 DAVID ABIARA

Position: Edge

Height/weight: 6-foot-4, 256 pounds

High School: Mansfield Legacy (Mansfield, Texas)

Steve Sarkisian comments: "David Abiara, 6-foot-4, 245-pound defensive end, but we really believe can grow into a 265-pound type of defensive end, 270-pound defensive end, but he also shows some versatility as a stand up defensive end off of his high school tape. The key to the drill there is understanding our style of play and Coach Kwiatkowski’s style of play. When he was at Washington that hybrid defensive end that can play defensive end or stand up outside linebacker is a big component to generating the pass rush, but also the versatility."

AS A RECRUIT …

247Sports Composite Rating: Three-star (0.8833)

247Sports Composite Ranking: No. 439 national, No. 55 strong-side defensive end, No. 63 in the state of Texas

247Sports Evaluation: Big-framed strong-side end type with virtually college-ready size, but space to add more bulk. Owns physical tools that could stay outside in strong-side role or potentially bulk into an interior spot. Fits multiple schemes as well. Strength-oriented player who shows shedding ability vs. the run.

Active hands help pass-rush ability. Adequate in get-off consistency and quickness. Flashes impressive straight-line closing ability. Strength allows for maneuvering blockers where he wants and also manifests as a tackler. Displays some promising pass-rush nuance from a technical standpoint. Per game production dipped significantly from junior to senior season. Needs to play lower. Pad level and leverage often compromised. Straight-line closer who can improve redirecting ability. Balance and body control can improve. Power Five-caliber defensive lineman with high physical floor who could fit various fronts and schemes. Could develop into multi-year starter and owns physical tools that could allow for long-term NFL Draft potential. — 247Sports Recruiting Analyst Gabe Brooks.

No. 79 MAX MERRIL

Position: Offensive tackle

Height/weight: 6-foot-4, 285 pounds

High School: Strake Jesuit (Houston)

AS A RECRUIT …

247Sports Composite Rating: Three-star (0.8506)

247Sports Composite Ranking:  No. 95 offensive tackle, No. 164 in the state of Texas

No. 88 BARRYN SORRELL

Position: Edge

Height/weight: 6-foot-3, 246 pounds

High School: Holy Cross (New Orleans)

AS A RECRUIT …

247Sports Composite Rating: Three-star (0.8667)

247Sports Composite Ranking: No. 686 national, No. 87 strong-side defensive end, No. 21 in the state of Louisiana

No. 88 CASEY CAIN

Position: Wide receiver

Height/weight: 6-foot-3, 192 pounds

High School: Warren Easton (New Orleans)

AS A RECRUIT …

247Sports Composite Rating: Three-star (0.8593)

247Sports Composite Ranking: No. 845 national, No. 125 wide receiver, No. 25 in the state of Louisiana

No. 90 BYRON MURPHY

Position: Defensive line

Height/weight: 6-foot-1, 297 pounds

High School: Desoto (Desoto, Texas)

AS A RECRUIT …

247Sports Composite Rating: Three-star (0.8863)

247Sports Composite Ranking: No. 400 national, No. 50 defensive tackle, No. 57 in the state of Texas

2021 TRANSFERS

(Photo: Twitter: @BenDavis_1)

No. 6 BEN DAVIS

Position: Edge

Height/weight: 6-foot-4, 236 pounds

Class: Senior

Previous School: Alabama

247Sports Transfer Portal Rating: Three-star (0.8000)

AS A RECRUIT …

High School: Gordo (Gordo, Ala.)

247Sports Composite Rating: Five-star (0.9955)

247Sports Composite Ranking: No. 10 national, No. 1 inside linebacker, No. 1 in the state of Alabama

No. 7 KEILAN ROBINSON

Position: Running back

Height/weight: 5-foot-9, 183 pounds

Class: Sophomore

Previous School: Alabama

247Sports Transfer Portal Rating: Three-star (0.8600)

247Sports Transfer Portal Ranking: No. 70 overall

AS A RECRUIT …

High School: St. John’s (Washington, DC)

247Sports Composite Rating: Four-star (0.9094)

247Sports Composite Ranking: No. 244 national, No. 15 running back, No. 2 in Washington DC

No. 18 OVIE OGHOUFO

Position: Edge

Height/weight: 6-foot-3, 237 pounds

Class: Junior

Previous School: Notre Dame

AS A RECRUIT …

High School: Harrison (Farmington, Mich.)

247Sports Composite Rating: Three-star (0.8755)

 

No. 30 DEVIN RICHARDSON

Position: Linebacker

Height/weight: 6-foot-3, 233 pounds

Class: Junior

Previous School: New Mexico State

AS A RECRUIT …

High School: Klein (Spring, Texas)

247Sports Composite Rating: Three-star (0.8276)

247Sports Composite Ranking: No. 1,631 national, No. 109 outside linebacker, No. 234 in the state of Texas

 

[Doc Reeves 6434]

31 minutes ago, LTtxfan said:

In the Big 12 and in any league,

 

wink, wink Steve

[Bobby_Batronic 1994]

3 hours ago, Doc Reeves said:

yes, but in the spirit of fairness we need to acknowledge that that was because he was high.

Quite probably true, but his commitment to the look was...impressive. 

[Doc Reeves 6434]

4 minutes ago, Bobby_Batronic said:

Quite probably true, but his commitment to the look was...impressive. 

Well, he was going with the “hey maaaan, wasss up?” look or, perhaps, he was going with the 6y/o who stuck his head out of the car window on the hwy doing the hand rollercoaster. 
 

either way, he’s probably had higher shelf pussy that me

Edited August 7, 2021 by Doc Reeves

[USNALonghorn 5194]

2 hours ago, Revolution512 said:

Herman’s arrogance on rotations probably cost him his job, perhaps more than any other reason. Even with a lame duck, junior high staff. Texas was in close game after close game and sucked in 4th quarters. When it was time to go win a game, the personnel choices were unbelievable. 
 

Sark will play the best player until they can’t go, holy shit what a concept!

I would argue that his play-calling shares the number one spot for him getting shitcanned. Turtling with a 7-14 point lead has cost him numerous games. If he had beaten Iowa State last November and played for the Big12 championship, he's probably still here. In hindsight, I'm very glad he fucked that game away.

[jdhorn92 1599]

15 hours ago, Bobby_Batronic said:

It wasn’t so long ago that our kicker looked as if he had just pulled his head out of the tailpipe of a running jet engine.

Case was no face jock but he put the herp derp on the sheep lovers.  They all don’t have to be Marty cherry just win baby. 

[Ricky Butler 2809]

1 hour ago, USNALonghorn said:

I would argue that his play-calling shares the number one spot for him getting shitcanned. Turtling with a 7-14 point lead has cost him numerous games. If he had beaten Iowa State last November and played for the Big12 championship, he's probably still here. In hindsight, I'm very glad he fucked that game away.

I think about that game when people post that “we need to win ‘x’ number of games this year.” Would you have felt any different about Herman if Dicker hits that kick? I wouldn’t. I want to watch games, see good coaching, and see a team that improves over the course of the season.  

[Sgt Hulk 14470]

I’m gonna miss the classic. Dicker, AssAlley matchups I have grow so used to watching 

[texifornia 59062]

 

 

[Bobby_Batronic 1994]

2 hours ago, Doc Reeves said:

Well, he was going with the “hey maaaan, wasss up?” look or, perhaps, he was going with the 6y/o who stuck his head out of the car window on the hwy doing the hand rollercoaster. 
 

either way, he’s probably had higher shelf pussy that me

An NFL paycheck or prospects will do that for you. 

Turns out he wasn’t on drugs. Just came up with an embarrassing solution to a receding hairline. 

[Bevo 13926]

Which fall camp are we talking about here?

[Big Woodrows 4217]

IT practice notes

Spoiler

Day two of practice served as another opportunity for current Texas Longhorn players to become more accustomed to Steve Sarkisian's way of doing things. After a look at the offense yesterday, I tried to garner as much information as possible about the defense.

-First, a couple of injury notes. DaJon Harrison was in his green non-contact jersey once again. As Sarkisian mentioned in his Thursday press conference, Ben Davis and Gabriel Watson were limited in their participation. There was a new addition to the list of those with ailments as offensive lineman Isaiah Hookfin was in a walking boot during the media viewing portion of practice. He still had his Longhorn helmet and Texas practice jersey on, but he obviously was not a full participant.

-Similar schedule as yesterday: stretch, ball security drills, special teams drills, then individual during the media viewing period.

-While the majority of the skill players were working on ball security, some of the defensive ends were working on drills on the southern portion of the Denius Fields. It appeared to be the JACKs (strongside edge players) in the following order: Jacoby Jones -- Patrick Bayouth (w-o) -- David Abiara -- Chris Hannon (w-o) -- Jordon Thomas.

-The team then went into their special teams work as detailed yesterday.

-The defensive tackles were working with Texas defensive line coach Bo Davis in an individual drill. One tackle would put the move the drill was trying to teach on one of his position mates, then Davis would move down the line. The order was: Keondre Coburn and Moro Ojomo -- T'Vondre Sweat and Sawyer Goram-Welch -- Byron Murphy and Myron Warren -- Vernon Broughton and Alfred Collins.

-Collins and Warren switched places a few times.

-There were some special teams drills taking place while the big guys were working on their own. The returners (in no particular order): D'Shawn Jamison -- Joshua Moore -- Xavier Worthy -- Kai Money -- Jordan Whittington

-When I focused in on the safeties, they were progressing through footwork and ball tracking drills with Blake Gideon. The drill was done in pairs, and this was an order I saw through several turns: Brenden Schooler and Chris Adimora -- BJ Foster and Jerrin Thompson -- Doak Wilson (w-o) and Tyler Owens -- Anthony Cook and Marques Caldwell -- Christian Tschauner (w-o) and JD Coffey -- Michael Taaffe (w-o) and Thatcher Milton (w-o).

-Cornerbacks were with Terry Joseph, and an pecking order I gathered from the Longhorn defensive backs was D'Shawn Jamison and Josh Thompson -- Darion Dunn and Jahdae Barron -- Kitan Crawford and Ishmael Ibraheem.

-As I was walking out, the offensive linemen and tight ends were working on combo blocks on the outside. When media was escorted out, the team was heading into live one-on-one drills between receivers and defensive backs.

-Practice three is tomorrow night. Shoulder pads should be coming on, so there should be some more thumping on Sunday night.

 

[Rudiger 1181]

18 hours ago, Player said:

Erwin Avon Nacher sounds like a pseudonym that Brian Fantana considered, but ultimately rejected, for his left testicle.

I was thinking Prussian officer corps.

[westexhorn 2167]

19 minutes ago, Big Woodrows said:

IT practice notes

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Day two of practice served as another opportunity for current Texas Longhorn players to become more accustomed to Steve Sarkisian's way of doing things. After a look at the offense yesterday, I tried to garner as much information as possible about the defense.

-First, a couple of injury notes. DaJon Harrison was in his green non-contact jersey once again. As Sarkisian mentioned in his Thursday press conference, Ben Davis and Gabriel Watson were limited in their participation. There was a new addition to the list of those with ailments as offensive lineman Isaiah Hookfin was in a walking boot during the media viewing portion of practice. He still had his Longhorn helmet and Texas practice jersey on, but he obviously was not a full participant.

-Similar schedule as yesterday: stretch, ball security drills, special teams drills, then individual during the media viewing period.

-While the majority of the skill players were working on ball security, some of the defensive ends were working on drills on the southern portion of the Denius Fields. It appeared to be the JACKs (strongside edge players) in the following order: Jacoby Jones -- Patrick Bayouth (w-o) -- David Abiara -- Chris Hannon (w-o) -- Jordon Thomas.

-The team then went into their special teams work as detailed yesterday.

-The defensive tackles were working with Texas defensive line coach Bo Davis in an individual drill. One tackle would put the move the drill was trying to teach on one of his position mates, then Davis would move down the line. The order was: Keondre Coburn and Moro Ojomo -- T'Vondre Sweat and Sawyer Goram-Welch -- Byron Murphy and Myron Warren -- Vernon Broughton and Alfred Collins.

-Collins and Warren switched places a few times.

-There were some special teams drills taking place while the big guys were working on their own. The returners (in no particular order): D'Shawn Jamison -- Joshua Moore -- Xavier Worthy -- Kai Money -- Jordan Whittington

-When I focused in on the safeties, they were progressing through footwork and ball tracking drills with Blake Gideon. The drill was done in pairs, and this was an order I saw through several turns: Brenden Schooler and Chris Adimora -- BJ Foster and Jerrin Thompson -- Doak Wilson (w-o) and Tyler Owens -- Anthony Cook and Marques Caldwell -- Christian Tschauner (w-o) and JD Coffey -- Michael Taaffe (w-o) and Thatcher Milton (w-o).

-Cornerbacks were with Terry Joseph, and an pecking order I gathered from the Longhorn defensive backs was D'Shawn Jamison and Josh Thompson -- Darion Dunn and Jahdae Barron -- Kitan Crawford and Ishmael Ibraheem.

-As I was walking out, the offensive linemen and tight ends were working on combo blocks on the outside. When media was escorted out, the team was heading into live one-on-one drills between receivers and defensive backs.

-Practice three is tomorrow night. Shoulder pads should be coming on, so there should be some more thumping on Sunday night.

 

Isn't Ray Thorton a Jack? What about Obvie?

[Burt Macklin 19230]

6 minutes ago, westexhorn said:

Isn't Ray Thorton a Jack? What about Obvie?

They’re X’s (weak side edge). 

[Elmer_Fudd 23033]

 

[Elmer_Fudd 23033]

 

[Elmer_Fudd 23033]

 

[MonkeyDoughnut 10811]

12 hours ago, Elmer_Fudd said:

 

[gmr548 16704]

20 hours ago, NorLa Horns said:

He was also singled out last year after the players were home all summer due to covid ,and responsible for their own conditioning, as having come back really out of shape. Or words to that effect. 

Take that as you want it. But it could be taken as an indicator that hes lazy, and dosent have the drive to perform at peak level at a major college program. 

It could be. Given the track record of $9.95'ers it could also mean he came back with a six pack. Also, Alfred Collins was listed in the fourth defensive line group. Obviously a bust. 

[LTtxfan 50035]

SIAP...

 

[LTtxfan 50035]

 

[Schulz2.0 29292]

21 hours ago, NorLa Horns said:

He was also singled out last year after the players were home all summer due to covid ,and responsible for their own conditioning, as having come back really out of shape. Or words to that effect. 

Take that as you want it. But it could be taken as an indicator that hes lazy, and dosent have the drive to perform at peak level at a major college program. 

They singled him out as having had COVID that summer and it taking a while for him to get back to normal.

[MuellerHorn 4630]

14 hours ago, Elmer_Fudd said:

 

[Nivek 17425]

On 8/7/2021 at 10:28 AM, Revolution512 said:

Herman’s arrogance on rotations probably cost him his job, perhaps more than any other reason. Even with a lame duck, junior high staff. Texas was in close game after close game and sucked in 4th quarters. When it was time to go win a game, the personnel choices were unbelievable. 
 

Sark will play the best player until they can’t go, holy shit what a concept!

I still don't understand TH's Rotations, especially at WR.   It looked like he was searching for the best player.  Whereas at RB it seemed like he went away from the hot hand at times.   Our nemesis the Purple Wizard kicked the shit out of Muschamp's defense because Boom could not stop a play, so Purple Wizard ran it again and again.   Tom seems like he didn't consider the concept of there is a play the other team cannot stop.    Instead he seemed to run a play, come back to it later maybe or run it again when the defense could adjust to it.  

[westexhorn 2167]

what time is practice today?

[Enchubben 5600]

17 minutes ago, westexhorn said:

what time is practice today?

If you’re gonna be late don’t bother showing up. 

[TexasTroll 454]

19 minutes ago, westexhorn said:

what time is practice today?

After Sunday School.

Edited August 8, 2021 by TexasTroll

[jetsfan76 794]

3 hours ago, LTtxfan said:

 

QB1 confirmed!

[Poolflood 845]

On 8/6/2021 at 9:57 PM, Big Woodrows said:

Erwin Von Nacher looks like the president of a student org that lobbies the UT administration to reduce the university's carbon footprint to zero

 

Craven Wine Horn

[NorLa Horns 1458]

1 hour ago, Nivek said:

I still don't understand TH's Rotations, especially at WR.   It looked like he was searching for the best player.  Whereas at RB it seemed like he went away from the hot hand at times.   Our nemesis the Purple Wizard kicked the shit out of Muschamp's defense because Boom could not stop a play, so Purple Wizard ran it again and again.   Tom seems like he didn't consider the concept of there is a play the other team cannot stop.    Instead he seemed to run a play, come back to it later maybe or run it again when the defense could adjust to it.  

He ran the shit outta QB power even after they knew to expect it, and shut it down consistently 

[Tex Long 4667]

4 minutes ago, jetsfan76 said:

QB1 confirmed!

Sometimes, the difference between QB1 and QB2 is which one the receivers bust their asses to make plays for.